Rohan and Pol struggle to repel the enemy while also leading their people and families to safety. Throughout this book the differences between Rohan and Pol become obvious, and clashes between the two abound. In the next book of the trilogy, the Vellant'im have nearly conquered the Desert. Pol gathers his forces and what allies he can in order to resist the newly strengthened onslaught of the Vellant'im. As he struggles to repel the enemy, he also learns more about his ancestors, the ancient diarmadh'im. Pol realizes that he must look not only to his sword, but to sorcery in order to defeat the enemy. In the final book of the trilogy, Pol stands to lose everything – his family, his land, his people, his very life. As the Vellanti War progresses, Pol must choose between his morals and sorcery, his pride and his people, and he must finally completely accept who and what he is: man, Prince, faradhi, and diarmadhi. Only if Pol comes into his own and unites the peoples of the Continent will he and his people have a chance at survival. Characters Main Prince Rohan, the Dragon Prince, Prince of the Desert Sioned, the Sunrunner witch, Rohan's wife Pol, Rohan's son and heir Major Tobin, Rohan's sister Chaynal Rohan's brother-by-marriage and Battle Commander Maarken, Pol's cousin and Battle Commander Andry, Pol's cousin and rival Ostvel, Sioned's old friend and trusted ally Other Lords of Radzyn Keep, Tobin and Chay's family Roelstra's Line, High Prince Roelstra, his daughters, his grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren Lords of River Run, Davvi (Sioned's brother) and his children Sunrunners of Goddess Keep Sorcerers of the Old Blood Continent Goddess Keep: Color: white, home of the Sunrunners Princedoms Cunaxa: A northern princedom, where nothing really grows except the Merida's hatred and envy of the Desert. Known for its steel. The Desert: This is Prince Rohan's land. It is rich in dragons and gold and is the primary setting of the series. Dorval: A peaceful island princedom, where the Star Scrolls were found. Fessenden: A western princedom often at odds with the High Prince. Firon: The northernmost princedom, it is very mountainous and very cold. Diarmadh'im hide in these mountains. Gilad: The southernmost princedom, it is where the School of Physicians is located. Grib: An eastern princedom often at odds with the High Prince. Kierst/Isel: Kierst and Isel are two Princedoms that shared an